US Bridges

Rebel Road over East Fowl River

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.4 Miles SE CO 59 · Structure no. 020665

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rebel Road over East Fowl River is a concrete channel beam carrying Rebel Road over East Fowl River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRebel Road
CrossesEast Fowl River
Location2.4 Miles SE CO 59
RouteCounty Highway 1850
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.40875, -88.14256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rebel Road over East Fowl River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rebel Road over East Fowl River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rebel Road over East Fowl River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rebel Road over East Fowl River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rebel Road over East Fowl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.